The Freedom Forum Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Freedom Forum Inc is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2024 it gave $493,500 in 93 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$493,500
- Number of grants93
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$650 million
- New grantees51%
Giving in 2024 was up from $472,401 the year before.
51% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $472,401 | 110 | $606 million |
| 2024 | $493,500 | 93 | $650 million |
How to apply
The Freedom Forum Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Freedom Forum Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 27 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 20 | $98,500 |
| New York | 9 | $47,500 |
| South Dakota | 4 | $45,000 |
| District of Columbia | 8 | $42,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $37,000 |
| North Carolina | 6 | $36,000 |
| North Dakota | 2 | $26,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $25,000 |
| California | 6 | $23,000 |
| Connecticut | 4 | $17,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones News Fund | Trustee initiatives | $25,000 |
| Special Operations Warrior Foundation | Trustee initiatives | $25,000 |
| Und Alumni Association and Foundation | Trustee initiatives | $25,000 |
| National Constitution Center | General support | $25,000 |
| University of South Dakota Foundation | James abbott scholarship fund | $25,000 |
| Helen Keller International | Trustee initiatives | $20,000 |
| University of South Dakota Foundation | Trustee initiatives | $15,000 |
| East Coast Zoological Association of Florida | Trustee initiatives | $10,000 |
| Foolproof Foundation | Trustee initiatives | $10,000 |
| Health First Foundation Inc | Trustee initiatives | $10,000 |
| Insitute for Education | Trustee initiatives | $10,000 |
| Peletah Ministries | Trustee initiatives | $10,000 |
| The Cornell Daily Sun Alumni Association | Trustee initiatives | $10,000 |
| International Women's Media Foundation | 2024 courage in journalism awards | $10,000 |
| National Constitution Center | 2024 liberty medal awards | $10,000 |
| UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media Foundation | Trustee initiatives | $9,000 |
| Rebirth and Development | Trustee initiatives | $7,500 |
| Start Empowerment Inc | Trustee initiatives | $7,500 |
| The Gridiron Club and Foundation | Trustee initiatives | $7,000 |
| Aging Matters | Trustee initiatives | $6,000 |
| William Peace University Advancement | Trustee initiatives | $6,000 |
| American Journalism Project | Trustee initiatives | $5,000 |
| Association for Traditional Studies | Trustee initiatives | $5,000 |
| Brevard Achievement Center Inc | Trustee initiatives | $5,000 |
| Christ the King Church | Trustee initiatives | $5,000 |
| International Women's Media Foundation | Trustee initiatives | $5,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Trustee initiatives | $5,000 |
| Space Coast Pride Inc | Trustee initiatives | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Trustee initiatives | $5,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Middletown | Trustee initiatives | $5,000 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Trustee initiatives | $5,000 |
| Sterne School | Trustee initiatives | $5,000 |
| The Fort Ticonderoga Association Inc | Trustee initiatives | $5,000 |
| The James W Foley Legacy Foundation | Trustee initiatives | $5,000 |
| The Lost Church | Trustee initiatives | $5,000 |
| University of Florida | Trustee initiatives | $5,000 |
| Uva Alumni Fund Free Expression Fund #50121 | Trustee initiatives | $5,000 |
| Vanderbilt University School of Law | Trustee initiatives | $5,000 |
| West Street Recovery Project | Trustee initiatives | $5,000 |
| Yale University | Trustee initiatives | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jan Neuharth
- Sherry Minear
- Cindy Keith
- Michael Coleman
- James Abbott
- Lucy Dalglish
- R David Edelman
- Jack Kirschenbaum
- Josh Kirschenbaum
- Malcolm R Kirschenbaum
- John Lee IV
- Danielle Neuharth-Keusch
- Peter S Prichard
- Orage Quarles III
- Barbara Wall
Questions people ask
Does The Freedom Forum Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Freedom Forum Inc give?
$493,500 in tax year 2024, across 93 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Freedom Forum Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Jan Neuharth (Chair and Trustee), Sherry Minear (Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer), Cindy Keith (Chief Human Resource Officer) and Michael Coleman (Secretary/Trustee) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does The Freedom Forum Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and faith communities.